Tanker Adrift Off Slite

On January 24, a vessel reportedly remained adrift after encountering engine problems. What happened? The vessel ‘Kaprifol’ was enroute from Aarhus to Turku when it reportedly...

Accidents Reports from Lloyd

The accident report for the month of January has reportedly been compiled by Lloyd. The report comprises of five vessels that have involved in...

Vessel Operators Setting Course for Automated Navigation

Shipping companies in Japan and abroad are developing self-operating technology for vessels, as the transport ministry is looking to have Japanese corporations take the...

This is What the ‘Sea Monster’ Sunken Ship Looks Like

It's been a year since the The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program sunk a monster watercraft nearly 60 miles offshore from...

Call for Ban on Non-compliant Fuel on Board Ships

Leading environmental organizations and the international shipping industry have joined forces and unitedly call for an explicit ban on non-compliant fuel on board ships...

Fully Electric, Emission-free Barges Launched on Europe’s Waterways

Port-Liner is to roll-out the first fully electric, emission-free barges in Europe. Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Rotterdam ports will host the new vessels, capable of handling...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is ‘Polar Code Ready’

It’s been a full year since the IMO launched the Polar Code to enhance the protection of seafarers and the environment in Arctic and...

Inmarsat Adapts Fleet Xpress for Offshore Support Vessels

Inmarsat has launched a new set of Fleet Xpress plans designed specifically to meet the technical and commercial requirements of offshore support vessels (OSVs). The...

Carriers to Postpone Newbuild Box Ship Deliveries

More carriers may join Cosco and Yang Ming in exerting pressure on Asian shipyards to defer the delivery of newbuild ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs),...

Captains and Pilots Called for Testing of Sea Traffic Management

The European Maritime Simulator Network EMSN aims at improving the exchange of information and route guidance in maritime transport and at reducing waiting times...